Visit to Culross

Adam H. Malcolm enjoys a day trip to the ancient Royal Burgh of Culross in Fife with his family in 1955. He films beautiful cobbled streets and exceptional early Scottish architecture, untouched by time for hundreds of years. The grand Palace, town square, Abbey and stunning coastline are shown in all their glory. This is a simple but lovely film, showcasing a small town that has been blissfully neglected by the trappings of modern society. Long may it last.

The Royal Burgh of Culross is a small coastal village in Fife. It is recognised for its well preserved ancient buildings, many of which are now in the care of the National Trust for Scotland. Its 17th and 18th Century buildings include a town house built in 1626, a splendid 16th century Palace, an Abbey and the gruesome Tolbooth prison. The seaport town was a thriving centre of trade with the Low Countries, and this is reflected in its architecture. Adam Malcolm, who shot this film, was an active member of the Scottish Educational Film Association and he directed many of their films. These ranged from archaeological excavations in Perth to an instructional film demonstrating how to harness a Clydesdale horse.